MC. Manuscript Collections

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The Enright and Roller Family papers contain predominantly family history and genealogical records documenting the Enright and Roller families of Wood County, Ohio. The collection also includes the allied Roe and Hampton families, circa 1850-2009. Includes genealogical records and notes, local history research materials, many family photographs (mostly identified), school papers and yearbooks, correspondence, land deeds, clippings, scrapbooks, and various printed ephemera.

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This collection consists of two record books dating from 1883-1911. The record books include information on membership, arranged alphabetically, and also chronological lists of baptisms and marriages.

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This collection consists of five (5) record books containing Baptisms and Marriages as early as 1896 through 1973. Also included in these volumes are lists of pastors, probationers, members, classes, and some Ladies' Aid Society reports. The remaining two (2) volumes are a Treasurer's Book and an index to all the volumes.

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The collection consists of the following: Record Book (1871-1893), Record Book (1894-1921), Record Book (1920-1927), Record Book/Membership Roll (1927-1970), Membership/Church Record (1962-1968) and Membership Register/Church Record (1968-2004). Additional information regarding this parish may be found in the records of Brokensword United Methodist Church (MS 131).

Abstract The collection (1894-1982) consists of record books, reports, and a church history.The Epworth United Methodist Church collection consists of nine volumes of record books (1894-1982) which include lists of members,probationers, baptisms, marriages, and deaths. There is ia one-volume membership record (1894-1959) and a collection of marriage licenses (1917-1941). Also contained in the collection are annual conference reports (1974-1975) and membership reports (1970-1974). The...

Abstract The Eric Mull photograph collection covers the date range 1989-1991. The collection consists of photographic material relating to Bowling Green State University and off-campus student life.(Note: This finding aid contains collection- and series-level descriptions for the Eric Mull photograph collection. For the full box and folder list, see the container inventory available on...

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The collection focuses mainly on her attendance at Bowling Green State University. Included are several programs and tickets for some of the social events provided by the Normal College. Brisbin's career as an elementary school teacher is evidenced by a one-year teaching certificate and an Elementary School Life Certificate. Also included are photographs of the Normal College and three of its professors, Frederick G. Beyerman, James R. Overman, and George W. Beattie.

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The correspondence and other non-book material of the FDR Collection span the years from 1914 until about 1980 with the preponderance falling between 1929 and 1950. Roosevelt's unique personal and political lives are reflected in the wide variety of pamphlets, brochures, clippings, press releases, and other materials which comprise the collection.

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The collection (1840-1972) contains records of births, confirmations, marriages, communions, and deaths, as well as several versions of the church constitution. Also included in the collection is a history of the church compiled in 1976, and a selection of excerpts from Pastor Gaetz's diary kept between 1845-1876.

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The collection (1842-1936) contains records of births, confirmations, marriages, communions, and deaths, as well as a volume containing the church history and minutes.

Abstract This collection consists of 14 (fourteen) record books and 2 (two) photographs. St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1840. Today the church is part of the Evansport United Methodist Church in Evansport, Ohio. The two church record books contain baptisms, marriages and deaths. There are 12 (twelve) record books of the Ladies' Aid, the Northern Lights Sunday Class, and the Woman's Society of Christian Service which contain the minutes of each group as well as death dates of the...

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Included in the collection are correspondence, genealogies, maps, books, pamphlets, ledgers, newspapers, broadsides, postcards, and photographs dating from 1827 to 1969. These records mainly document the lives of the Metcalf family members and various aspects of the history of Findlay, Ohio. The collection consists of 4.14 cubic feet of shelved material.

Abstract The Evelyn Steidtmann collection documents over fifty years of contract bridge playing in Bowling Green, Ohio. Known to many by the nickname "Mrs. Bridge", Evelyn Steidtmann was a tireless player and proponent of the game. Beginning in the early 1940's she taught bridge classes at the Bowling Green Women's Club. She then began teaching bridge at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). With her guidance the BGSU Campus Bridge Club (called the Campus Bridge Club in this collection) was formed...

Abstract The F. W. Wakefield Brass Company records include minutes of stockholders', board of directors' and executive committee meetings, common and preferred stock certificates, various memos, correspondence and a bound scrapbook. The collection covers the years 1910-1925 and 1930-1966. The F. W. Wakefield Brass Company operated from 1910 to 1966. The company also operated under the names of the Wakefield Company, the Wakefield Corporation, and Wakefield Lighting Ltd., in Canada. The company was...

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The collection consists of material, both formal and informal, highlighting the activities of the organization spanning nearly 80 years - 1930 to the present.

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Included are the Burial Records of Fairview Cemetery, Galion, Crawford County, Ohio, for the years 1883-1982. Earlier transfers from the Union Green Cemetery are also included in the book.

Abstract The collection is made up of eight Record Books which generally contain baptism, membership, marriage, and death information. Also included is a minute book, church history, church directory and two worship service programs. The first four volumes are from Cynet Methodist Episcopal Church before its merger with Jerry City Methodist Episcopal Church in 1982. The following two volumes are from the Jerry City Church. The next two volumes are from the combined Cygnet and Jerry City Charge and...

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The records of the Farmers and Citizens Banking Company consist of minutes, stock certificates, correspondence, FHA contracts and plans, as welle as ledgers and registers documenting the expenses and statements of the business between 1910 and 1962.

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Meeting minutes, stock certificates and registers for a bank based in Ohio City, Ohio.

Scope and Contents The Farwell-Myers Family Papers consists of materials relating to the Farwell-Myers families of Fulton County, Ohio, from the mid to late nineteenth century. The collection includes correspondence, literary materials and financial documents all related to the families.Most of the correspondence are personal correspondence between the Farwell family and relatives in Coshocton County, Ohio. A majority of the letters consists of personal and family news. However, the John Farwell...

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Scrapbook materials (photographs, fliers, programs, etc.) documenting the activities of the Fashion Merchandising Association at Bowling Green State University.

Scope and Contents The bulk of significant information in the Fast Family Papers may be found in the three folders of correspondence, although this information is sketchy at best. The letter of Dec. 6, 1885 is most notable for its account of William's experiences at the prison camp at Cahawba and survival of the explosion of the Sultana. The family correspondence and the Coons correspondence centers mostly around William Nicholas Fast, but there are letters between brothers John, Isaac, and Christian Fast,...

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The Findlay-Campfire, Inc., Collection documents the activities and history of the organization from 1913 to 1978. The collection consists of 1.1 cubic feet of records including a scrapbook, membership handbooks, song sheets, photographs, negatives, and glass slides.

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The records of this organization consist of minutes, attendance and guest books, and scrapbooks. Literary and property rights have been dedicated to the public.